Being able to access and experience the outdoors is hugely beneficial to both physical and mental wellbeing. However, many women face barriers to getting outside, including a lack of confidence, knowledge or skills, or a fear of judgement by others. The Girl’s Adventure Alliance aims to encourage more women to get outside on a regular basis by assisting with the planning and navigation of walks, and also upskilling women to be able to adventure independently.

Our guided walks and skills courses are primarily based in Yorkshire and the Peak District, and sometimes further afield. Online resources can be accessed from anywhere, but will be most relevant to the landscape and conditions experienced in Great Britain.

Events are open to all women over 18, no matter your fitness or experience level. All we ask is that you are kind and considerate to others.

Please try not to worry, as most people coming won’t know anyone either. If you are feeling particularly anxious, please feel free to pop us a message or let your Group Leader know, and we’ll do our best to help ease you into your activity without pressure.

Many of our routes can be reached by public transport, and we’ll let you know about the best options in our route descriptions. If not, we encourage car sharing with other participants, so you may be able to arrange a lift. If you are struggling, get in touch with us and we may be able to advise or sort something out for you.

Anything you want, as long as it keeps you safe and comfortable. Most of our routes involve some uneven or wet terrain, so sturdy waterproof trainers or walking boots are recommended. As we are in Britain, we recommend bringing a waterproof coat with you on all activities! The best clothes will be those that are quick-drying and comfortable against your skin - please, no denim! Some routes or activities will have particular requirements, so always check the description and if you are unsure, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

We host a range of walks for all fitness or experience levels. All of our routes have a difficulty rating to help you decide if they might be suitable for you. If you are unsure, get in touch with us and we can advise you on what might be best.